Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Spanish-American War Monument

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 30, 2021

1. Spanish-American War Monument

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

"You triumphed over obstacles
which would have overcome men
less brave and determined."
— President McKinley

Erected in honor of
the veterans of the Spanish-American War
by
Grafton W. Reed Aux. No. 9 — U. S. W. V.
May 30, 1937

Erected 1937 by Grafton W. Reed Auxiliary No. 9, United Spanish War Veterans.

Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American.

Location. 39° 4.41′ N, 84° 30.882′ W. Marker is in Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton County. Memorial is on Lindren Grove Cemetery, on the left when traveling west. Marker is east of the traffic circle along the cemetery's main road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 West 13th Street, Covington KY 41011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. GAR Monument (here, next to this marker); SFC Clotus O. Farris (here, next to this marker); Sons of Union Veterans Monument (here, next to this marker); Veteran's Monument

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Linden Grove Cemetery (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sandford House / Western Baptist Theological Institute (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henry Farny Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. John the Evangelist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 30, 2021

2. Spanish-American War Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.